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COVER STORY circle , Rogowski was driving in runs as the starting first baseman .
Wherever you put the soon-to-be senior she excelled .
So much so , Rogowski was named a first team All-Catholic for a second season in a row . The fact that this was her second time being named an All-Catholic and no one really took notice is amazing in itself .
She could have easily just made the award about herself . But , if you know Rogowski you know she isn ’ t about herself , but about putting her team first . Earning the award just meant to her that she helped her team succeed on the field .
“ Being named first team All-Catholic two years in a row is a huge honor ,” stated Rogowski . “ You work so hard during the season and in the off season to help out your team , and getting a honor like this makes
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“ My family is a huge part of how I got to where I am . My dad has coached me since I started playing and has made me who I am today ,” said Rogowski . “ I am very grateful that I ’ ve had him throughout this journey and would not be here without him . Not only has my dad been there for me , my team has become my family and they have been there for me through everything .”
it all worth it .” Being named All-Catholic is just a small step taken for Rogowski . She is so focused on doing whatever the team needs that she doesn ’ t worry about stats . Whether it ’ s stepping in the circle of playing solid defense at first , it ’ s a team first attitude for the senior .
Her work ethic has rubbed off on the younger girls . The younger girls see how Rogowski goes about her business and they want to be the kind of player she has become .
On the mound Rogowski is all business . You need to be when it comes to pitching . Being mentality strong is important . Having a short memory is really important . You need to be able to shake off the bad inning , or outing , if you want to be successful as a pitcher .
Once she steps in the circle it ’ s all business for Rogowski .
“ For me , I feel in control of the game when I step on the mound . I feel like I can control what is going to happen the next at bat or the next play ,” stated Rogowski . “ It is tough pitching in the Catholic league because there are so many good players that you play against during travel ball .
Pitching also helps Rogowski when she ’ s batting . Because she is a pitcher , Rogowski has a sense of what other pitchers are going to try to do to her . She knows in certain counts what a pitcher might throw her .
That kind of studying has helped her with her offensive game . The senior has some pop in her bat , and it ’ s the part of her game that she has been working on during the offseason and travel ball .
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